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Death toll reaches 11,232 in Japan

Updated: 2011-03-30 10:38

(Xinhua)

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TOKYO - The National Police Agency said on Wednesday that the catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami have left 11,232 people dead and 16,361 others unaccounted for in Japan by 10:00 am local time (0100 GMT).

A 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific coastal areas of northeastern and eastern Japan on March 11, triggering enormous tsunami.

Heavy casualties and extensive damage have been caused by the twin disasters.

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